Quote from A. Maitland: Hannah and Samuel Cornell had six children. After Hannah's death, Samuel married, 2nd to Elizabeth Doughty, Hannah's elder sister, but had no children by her. After Elizabeth's death, he married 3rd, to Susanna Willet.
From "The Doughty Family of Long Island" pg 312: "They were the ancestors of a family remarkable for intelligence, wealth, culture and influence."
Found in the Townsend message board archives 2003:
"TOWNSEND, Nathainel, of Jericho, Oyster Bay Township, Queens Co., yeoman. Wife Martha, sons Stephen, John and Nathaniel, daughters Martha and Almey. Real and personal estate. Executors brothers-in-law Samuel Doughty and Benjamin Doughty and son-in-law Richard Willets. Witnesses William Seaman, Zebulon Seaman and Samuel Willis. Copy." [Will dated 18th Day, 5th Month, 1754]From John Fox's rootsweb/worldconnect chart:
He left a will dated May 18, 1754 and proved Aug 30, 1754. It names wife Martha, (and Mary's) sons Stephen, John and Nathaniel (making reference that Nathaniel is to be put out to some trade or calling), and (Martha's) daughters Martha and Almy (both not "of age"). He makes his two brothers-in-law Samuel Doughty and Benjamin Doughty and his son-in-law (step-son) Richard Willitts executors.
219. Almy Townsend-3556
Almy died unmarried.
I am posting Elizabeth here as a child of Nathaniel and Martha because it is recorded here:
Title: Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend and Their Descendants, 1865. Publication: Townsend Society, Page: p. 120But there is considerable doubt about this in my mind. Nathaniel was careful to mention in his 1754 Will that his two daughters, Martha and Almy, were underage. Elizabeth was 5 years old and also underage at that time. Townsend records say that she married 'a Cornell' and did not die until 1767. Why was she not mentioned in her father's Will?
From Jim Rubbins' rootsweb site:
Title: New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9) Author: Heritage Books Inc. Publication: Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997 Repository: Call Number: Media: Family Archive CD Page: 5:362 Text: These presents witnesseth that I, Thomas Jackson, of Oyster Bay, being this 6th day of May, 1759, under an indisposition of body." I leave to my wife Mary my best bed and furniture, and indoor movables. I leave to my son Samuel 5 [pounds], to be applied to his use in Schooling. All the rest of estate to be sold by executors. I desire that my two eldest sons Robert and Thomas shall have the first offer and refusal at full value. The proceeds to be given to my wife Mary and my children, Robert, Thomas, Daniel, Samuel, and Phebe. I make my friends, Zebulon Seaman, and William Seaman, both of Oyster Bay, executors.
Mentioned in her husband, Thomas' Will dated 1759.
223. Robert Jackson-991
Mentioned in his father, Thomas' Will dated 1759 as the first of his two eldest sons. See his father's Notes for abstract of Will.
224. Almy Jackson-1065
Almy is not mentioned in her father's 1759 Will, so is assumed deceased by then.
226. James Jackson-992
James is NOT mentioned in his father's Will dated 1759, so it is assumed he was deceased by then.
227. Daniel Jackson-993
Daniel is mentioned in his father's 1759 Will but had died before the Will was proved 7 Feb 1760. Both Daniel and his father's Wills were dated 6 May 1759 and both were proved on 7 Feb 1760. Daniel made his father co-administrator with his cousin Richard Willetts. Daniel's Will was witnessed by Phebe Jackson, Thomas Willetts and Isaac Doty. Daniel's possessions were to be sold and proceeds to be given to his wife, Jane. No children were mentioned.
228. Benjamin Jackson-994
Benjamin is not mentioned in his father's 1759 Will, so it is assumed he is deceased by then. See his father's Notes for abstract of Will.
229. Rebecca Jackson-995
Rebecca is not mentioned in her father's 1759 Will, so it is assumed she is deceased by then.
65. Mary Jackson-11
From Jim Rubbin's website: The 1735 Will of her father, James Jackson, proved 21, Oct 1735, devised 15 pounds each to Mary and Nathaniel's three sons, Jacob, Stephen and John; and made other bequests to seven daughter by their married names, but Mary Townsend was not named. Hence, she was deceased by the time he wrote the Will 27 Sep 1735.
O. B. Robbins' book (pg. 10) has recorded that Mary's second marriage was to Nathaniel Townsend in 1739. That 1739 date is the date of Nathaniel's second marriage to Martha Doughty and not Mary's second marriage.
Jacob's Will dated 17 Apr 1722, proved 4 May 1722. Jacob appointed his wife May and father-in-law James Jackson as executors. Nathaniel Townsend, Mary's future 2nd husband, was withness to Jacob's Will. Wonder if he may have promised to take care of Mary and her two small children? (Nathaniel was an active Quaker.)
Found in the Townsend message board archives 2003:
"TOWNSEND, Nathainel, of Jericho, Oyster Bay Township, Queens Co., yeoman. Wife Martha, sons Stephen, John and Nathaniel, daughters Martha and Almey. Real and personal estate. Executors brothers-in-law Samuel Doughty and Benjamin Doughty and son-in-law Richard Willets. Witnesses William Seaman, Zebulon Seaman and Samuel Willis. Copy." [Will dated 18th Day, 5th Month, 1754]From John Fox's rootsweb/worldconnect chart:
He left a will dated May 18, 1754 and proved Aug 30, 1754. It names wife Martha, (and Mary's) sons Stephen, John and Nathaniel (making reference that Nathaniel is to be put out to some trade or calling), and (Martha's) daughters Martha and Almy (both not "of age"). He makes his two brothers-in-law Samuel Doughty and Benjamin Doughty and his son-in-law (step-son) Richard Willitts executors.
For d/o/b: Jim Rubins source: Title: Oyster Bay Town Records, Media: Book, Page: 4:421
O. B. Robbins book, pg 10: "went to NJ, owned the Jackson Forge."
John & Sarah moved "to the wilderness of Morris County, New Jersey, May 31, 1722". And his father's forge was sold there at Sheriff''s Sale in 1753. So it has been assumed that all of John Jackson and Sarah Doty's children were born in Morris County, NJ.
In 1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
James' father and brother John removed to North Carolina. It is now conjectured that at some time his youngest son James also found his way to North Carolina and a study of the Wilkes County NC James Jackson is posted here:
http://www.jacksonfamilygenealogy.com/pages/conflictinganalysis_of_JamesJackson.htmtimeline:
1722- Dover, was founded by John Jackson, who set up an iron forge here. Jackson's Forge. John Jackson, "son of James Jackson of Flushing in Queens county on Nashaw Island, yeoman."
1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
1753 - England's high tax on iron forced John to ruin and his forge was sold at Sheriff's sale in 1753.From Bill Jackson, researcher:
"At least three sons of James left New England for North Carolina long before the war. Benjamin settled in Anson County in the Pee Dee region with Stephen and John, the Jackson who sold the forge in New Jersey."In 1764, the brothers found themselves in another state – without moving. Redrawing of North Carolina’s border put the Pee Dee in South Carolina, in the Cheraws District that later became Chesterfield County."
Bob Mitchell writes: "Richmond County was formed from part of Anson Co., in 1779. The county seat of Anson Co., west of the Pee Dee River was difficult for the residents east of the river to reach for business, especially during spring floods. Richmond County is bound on the west by Anson Co., and on the South by Chesterfield Co. It is in the area that was referred to as the Cheraws Dist in the late 1700's. My guess is that John Jackson Sr.'s family wound up in Richmond Co., instead of Anson or Chesterfield after the shifting of boundries. This will help in the hunt for the John/Jonathan Jacksons of the Cheraws."
From Bob Mitchell: North Carolina Wills, Book J, Page 8 Will of John Jackson in Anson County N. C. ...daughters Elizabeth , Mary, Sarah and Rebecca, each 5 Sh., my lands and all my movable estate to be sold to the best advantage and the money to be paid as follows: to Daughters Phebe, Jemimah and Hannah to have it equally divided between them. Stephen Jackson and John Perkins, exrs. 15 April 1768 Wit. Job Meadow, John May, Charles Booth Executed 1772, Anson Co., NC
239. Joseph Jackson-1235
Joseph's parents moved "to the wilderness of Morris County, New Jersey, May 31, 1722". And his father's forge was sold there at Sheriff''s Sale in 1753. So it has been assumed by some that all of John Jackson and Sarah Doty's children were born in Morris County, NJ.
In 1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
241. Sarah Jackson-1236
Sarah's parents moved "to the wilderness of Morris County, New Jersey, May 31, 1722". And her father's forge was sold there at Sheriff''s Sale in 1753. So it has been assumed by some that all of John Jackson and Sarah Doty's children were born in Morris County, NJ.
In 1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
243. Jemima Jackson-1238
Jemima's parents moved "to the wilderness of Morris County, New Jersey, May 31, 1722". And her father's forge was sold there at Sheriff''s Sale in 1753. So it has been assumed by some that all of John Jackson and Sarah Doty's children were born in Morris County, NJ.
In 1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
244. Rebecca Jackson-1239
Rebecca's parents moved "to the wilderness of Morris County, New Jersey, May 31, 1722". And her father's forge was sold there at Sheriff''s Sale in 1753. So it has been assumed by some that all of John Jackson and Sarah Doty's children were born in Morris County, NJ.
In 1739 Morris County was set off from Hunterdon County, and named after the new governor. Jackson's Forge, up to this time, had been in Hunterdon County.
James and his wife Mary were found on the records of Rahway/Plainfield Monthly Meeting along with James' brother William and William's wife Prudence. All their names were spelled 'Jacson'. These two families were the only Jacsons recorded in the Rahway/Plainfield Monthly Meeting record of births. <http://members.tripod.com/PlainfieldFriends/birthreg.htm>
I found the above 'Jacson's at the Quaker Plainfield/Rahway/Woodbridge Monthly Meeting; and James is married to a Mary; and later found R. G. Clarke's work which he takes from the NYG&BS Record, Jan 1962, pg 36 & 166; a well recognized source. Mr. Clarke records that James was first married to Sarah Thorne and after she died he remarried two times; first to Mary Thorne and later to Mary Fitz Randolph. Nothing so far is known about the parents of Mary Thorne, nor the dates of her birth or death. But we know that James' first wife Sarah died in 1737 and he married Mary Fitz Randolph in 1749; therefore, the children found with 'James Jacson and Mary' must have been children of Mary Thorne.
Mary Fitz Randolph was widow of William Thorne, son of Joseph Thorne. Mr Clarke also records that James and Mary were Quakers. And since James and William were found in this Monthly Meeting together, it makes good sense to me that these were brothers, sons of James Jackson and Rebecca Hallett.
From http://members.tripod.com/~plainfieldFriends/birthreg.htm:
Children of James Jacson and Mary:
Sarah (19.12) Born 1740.1111
John (19.13) Born 1742.0313
Benjamin (19.14) Born 1744.0115
Charles (19.11) Born 1745.0111
Margaret (20.01) Born 1745.1024From Essex County New Jersey Quaker Records @ ancestry.com:
Name: James Jackson
Spouse's Name: Mary
Child: Charles; Sarah; John; Benjamin; Margaret
Birth Date: 01/1 Mar 1738/9; 01/11 Jan 1740; 03/3 May 1742; 15/1 Mar 1743/4; 24/10 Dec 1745My interpretation:
Charles 1 1m (Mar) 1738/39 (days & month agree; off in the year)
Sarah 11 11m (Jan) 1740 (agrees)
John 3 3m (May) 1742 (3 or 13)
Benjamin 15 1m (Mar) 1743/44 (agrees)
Margaret 24 10m (Dec) 1745 (agrees)The child Sarah, born 11 Jan 1740, has been attributed on many charts to be the daughter of William Jackson. It looks to me that this is not correct. It appears that she is the daughter of James and his second wife, not his brother William.
See the Notes in James Jackson's record!
R. G. Clarke gives as his source for this marriage to Sarah Thorne the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Jan 1962, pg 36.
R. G. Clarke gives as his source for this marriage to Mary Thorne the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Jan 1962, pg 36.
247. Sarah Jackson-5960
See the Notes in father, James Jackson's record!
248. John Jackson-5958
See the Notes in father, James Jackson's record!
See the Notes in father, James Jackson's record!
250. Charles Jackson-5957
See the Notes in father, James Jackson's record!
See the Notes in father, James Jackson's record!
See the Notes in James Jackson's record!
R. G. Clarke gives as his source for this marriage to Mary Fitz Randolph the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Jan 1962, pg 36.
William and his wife Prudence were found on the records of Rahway/Plainfield Monthly Meeting along with William's brother James and James' wife Mary. All their names were spelled 'Jacson'. These two families were the only Jacsons recorded in the Rahway/Plainfield Monthly Meeting record of births.
From http://members.tripod.com/PlainfieldFriends/birthreg.htm:
Jacson, Jeremy (19.02)
Child of William & Prudence, Born: 1745.0312Jacson, Phebe (19.01)
Child of William & Prudence, Born 1747.0113From Essex County New Jersey Quaker Records @ ancestry.com:
Name: William Jackson
Spouse's Name: Prudence
Death Date: 11 Aug 1794
Child: James; Phebe
Birth Date: 12/9 Nov 1745; 13/1 Mar 1747/8
Death Date: -; 11 Mar 1812Found at ancestry.com:
Name: Phebe Jackson
Relative: daughter of William & Prudence
Birth Date: 13/1 Mar 1747/8
Comment: Cert to MM in or about Anson Co, NC 7-15-1772, clearIn the above records the dates for the children's births - the day and the year are the same; the month I believe varies because of misinterpretation of the Quaker dating system. With spelling like Jacson, perhaps someone misread Jeremy for James or vise-versa.
Earlier I had taken William's death info from a rootsweb chart saying he had died in Kentucky. But I have become increasingly uneasy about this and have removed that death record awaiting verification by any means that the William who died in KY is the son of James Jackson and Rebecca Hallett. Until better verification is found, I cannot assume that.
I do not know yet about the above reference to Phebe being cleared to Anson Co when she was about 25 years old. Other records have Phebe married to David Vail. This requires more research to verify one way or the other.
http://members.tripod.com/~PlainfieldFriends/deathreg.htm
13.12
Jackson, Prudence
B: ?? , D:1794.0811, Age: ??
252. James or Jeremy Jackson-5955
The record at the Plainfield Friends site gives his name as Jeremy but does say the records were very hard to read.
The record of the Essex Co, NJ Quakers at ancestry.com gives his name as James. Both have the same birthdate. The Friends records spell his last name Jacson (without the k) and the Essex Co records spell it Jackson.
253. Phebe Jackson-6184
Phebe is listed in the records of the Plainfield/Rahway/Woodbridge Quaker records. Plainfield and Rahway were then in Essex County and Woodbridge was in Middlesex County. The listing in these records spelled the last name as Jacson (without the k). (Also in this listing, and spelled without the 'k' is a brother Jeremy [possibly James] and her Uncle James with his wife Mary and their children.)
http://members.tripod.com/~PlainfieldFriends/birthreg.htm:
Jacson, Phebe (19.01)
Child of William & Prudence, Born: 1747.0113http://members.tripod.com/~PlainfieldFriends/deathreg.htm
16.24
Jackson, Phebe
B: ?? , D:1812.0311, Age: ??
Buried at: Plainfield 3Mo 13
Last Residence: EssexFrom Essex County New Jersey Quaker Records @ ancestry.com:
Name: William Jackson
Spouse's Name: Prudence
Death Date: 11 Aug 1794
Child: James; Phebe
Birth Date: 12/9 Nov 1745; 13/1 Mar 1747/8
Death Date: -; 11 Mar 1812From Essex County New Jersey Quaker Records @ ancestry.com:
Name: Phebe Jackson
Relative: daughter of William & Prudence
Birth Date: 13/1 Mar 1747/8
Comment: Cert to MM in or about Anson Co, NC 7-15-1772, clear
[I have not yet determined the significance of this.]So it appears that Phebe died 49 years old unmarried. Yet, I have found rootsweb charts that say she married David Vail in 23 Jul 1766 in Plainfield and died 5 Jun 1820 and was buried in Plainfield, NJ. It will talk more research to figure this out, but in the meantime, wanted to post what I had found.
Copied from http://www.tricountyi.net/~asmullen/greenegenie/Jackson/jackson_ancestors.htm
"Martha Jackson was born on 26 January 1709. Her parents were James Jackson and Rebecca Hallet Jackson. Martha Jackson grew up at Hempstead with her twenty brothers and sisters. Her oldest brother was fifteen years older than she; her youngest brother was about ten years younger. Martha's father was a Quaker.
"Martha's mother died in 1730 at the age of fifty-five. Fifty-two days later Martha's father remarried. This action caused the Quaker church to "dismiss him in 1731. After all, James Jackson was a widower with twenty-one children. Of course eight had already married and Martha Jackson was twenty-one. The remaining twelve children were living at home with the youngest being eleven. Four year later James Jackson died, leaving his new bride with all his children.
"Martha Jackson married William Greene Jr. in 1735, shortly after her father died. Martha was twenty-six years old at the time and her groom was twenty-three. They were living in Suffolk County, N.Y. prior to 1738. William was listed as a Freeholder of Suffolk County, on 27 February 1737. William and Martha had at least eight children all born in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. Their first child was a boy born in 1736, and another baby followed every two years. Ambrose Greene was born in April, 1746. Actually 1750 was an off year - no baby. Her youngest child, Ruth, was born in January, 1752. Martha was forty-three years old.
"About 1765, the family moved to Amenia in Dutchess County, N.Y. with their eight children. Their oldest son, Philip had married Polly Hicks. Rachel was still living at home. Soon after the family moved to Dutchess County, Rachel married Louis de la Vergne of Amenia, Dutchess County. Augustus had married Mary Rudyard and already settled in Dutchess County. Phoebe had married Thomas Smith; Timothy had just married Francis de la Vergne [ his brother in-law's sister?] This left just the three younger children, Ambrose, Naomi and Ruth to marry off. Martha Jackson Greene lived to be 81 years old. She died in 1790."
Jackson Ledger: "A tract of 162 6/10 acres of land lying on the West Bank of Rockaway River and near the village of Rockaway, on which he lived until his death in 1769. He acquired other property of great value."
Rockaway records website quoting Crayon: "They came to Rockaway in 1731 or 32. Joseph was a general in the French & Indian War. Both are buried at Rockaway."
Rockaway Library document by Stephen Jackson:"The Jacksons were the founders of Rockaway. Joseph Jackson came to Rockaway in 1731 and lived in a log cabin on the north bank of the river. He was one of the pioneers of the iron industry here."
O. B. Robbins book, pg 14: "The family record of Joseph Jackson was lost during the Revolutionary Way, and the following record is made at the recollection of Anna, the seventh child, on Dec 4, 1813 who was then 67 years old. By William Jackson who writes this record and is 81 years old."
Crayon's Morris County records state that "Joseph, Stephen, Daniel, Benjamin and John were all members of the Presbyterian Church at Rockaway Village, NJ. It was for many years the only church in the township and one of the oldest church organizations in the country." Stephen, Daniel & Benj were Joseph's sons--who was John? (John was likely a cousin of Stephen, Daniel & Benjamin. John would be son of Joseph's brother John. This cousin John also went to Anson County as did Stephen and Benjamin. Daniel went to Ohio.)
From Virgil Allen's letters: " About 1732 Joseph Jackson, who also was in some way interested in iron making settled at Rockaway. He came from Jamaica, L.I. He lived on the west bank of the Rockaway River about 1 mi. above the village. He died there in 1769 and is buried at Rockaway. His son Benjamin lived on the homestead, and raised his family there and no doubt from there migrated to Ohio in 1814. So Elizabeth Jackson his dau, later the wife of Job Allen III, was born there 7/14-1782. Benjamin, her father, the Rev. soldier, was born there 3/5-1752. His wife Abigail Mitchell, and she may have been born at or near Rockaway as her father Nathaniel Mitchell, was a member of the church there in 1758."
Janie: Other records on the Internet believe his first two children were from his first wife, Margaret Burgess. But I believe this is a error caused by finding a marriage record of a Joseph Jackson and Margaret Burgess in the online records extracted from "Archives of the State of New Jersey" found here: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nj/statewide/vitals/marriages/marrindx22.txt . Note that this record states that this couple, Joseph and Margaret Burgess, are both from Pennsylvania. Andrea Dietze has sent for the actual marriage record and this couple did live in Pennsylvania and researching turns up different children than our Joseph. For awhile I left Margaret's name on the site, thinking there were probably two Margarets; but I find no evidence of that. So as of April, 2008, I am removing Margaret.
I have come to believe Annie (maiden name unknown) was his first wife as she is buried next to him in the cemetery at Rockaway, New Jersey (info found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmorris/cemeteries/rockaway3.htm). This record says she is "Mrs. Annie Jackson, wife of Gen. Joseph" and that she died in 1760. So the wife Mary who is mentioned in the next paragraph, had to have married Joseph sometime after Annie's death in 1760 and before he died in 1769.
Oscar Burton Robbins' book, pg 14: "Joseph Jackson died in 1769, intestate. Oct. 5, 1769, the widow Mary, and the son William, made a renunciation of their right to administer on his estate, and Oct. 6, 1769, administration was given to Stephen Jackson. Nathaniel Mitchell was fellow Bondsman."
From Abstract of Early Wills 1761-1770
1769, Oct. 6. JACKSON, Joseph, of Pequannock, Morris Co. Int. Adm'r - Stephen Jackson. Fellowbondsman - Nathaniel Mitchel; both of said Co. Witness - Malcolm McCouny. 1769, Oct. 5. Renunciation, by Mary Jackson, the widow; and William Jackson, the son of said Joseph. Witnesses - Hartshorne Fitz Randolph and Nathaniel Mitchel. 1769, Oct. 4. Inventory, made by Hartshorne Fitz Randolph and Nathaniel Mitchel. (Lib. K, p. 223)
From Jackson Ledger: "Ann Jackson, widow of Joseph Jackson, survived him and married Deacon Garragson (sp?). She was sort of small stature but very bright and full of energy." This appears now to be in error. Ann/Annie/Anna was his Joseph's first wife. See Notes in Joseph's record.
Rockaway records website by Percy Crayon states "Joseph married Annie ______ who died 1760." This appears correct as I've found record of Annie/Anna's burial in 1760.
O. B. Robbins book states "Joseph Jackson died in 1769 intestate. Oct 5, 1769 the widow Mary and the son William made a renunciation of their right to administer on his estate and Oct 6, 1769, administration was given to Stephen Jackson"http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njmorris/rockawayrecords/parishioners.htm
Dates refer to membership. Revised from old records by J. P. Crayon, Rockaway, NJ.
JACKSON Joseph, Gen. 1768
JACKSON Anna wife of Gen. Joseph
JACKSON Stephen, Capt. 1768 (son)
JACKSON Benjamin 1776
JACKSON Daniel 1781
JACKSON John 1793
Also:
Anna Jackson Beaman, widow 1758
Anna Jackson Ayres 1770 wife of Robert Ayres
262. James Jackson-3
Bill White notes that James died at age 21.
Oscar Burton Robbins' book, pg 14: "Joseph Jackson died in 1769, intestate. Oct. 5, 1769, the widow Mary, and the son William, made a renunciation of their right to administer on his estate, and Oct. 6, 1769, administration was given to Stephen Jackson. Nathaniel Mitchell was fellow Bondsman."
From Abstract of Early Wills 1761-1770
1769, Oct. 6. JACKSON, Joseph, of Pequannock, Morris Co. Int. Adm'r - Stephen Jackson. Fellowbondsman - Nathaniel Mitchel; both of said Co. Witness - Malcolm McCouny. 1769, Oct. 5. Renunciation, by Mary Jackson, the widow; and William Jackson, the son of said Joseph. Witnesses - Hartshorne Fitz Randolph and Nathaniel Mitchel. 1769, Oct. 4. Inventory, made by Hartshorne Fitz Randolph and Nathaniel Mitchel. (Lib. K, p. 223)
This Jackson Ledger gives her husband's last name as Randell. Other charts give his name as Fitz-Randolph.
Dave Ross' rootsweb chart has considerably more on this family. See URL: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=utzing&id=I200871
Dave Ross' rootsweb chart has considerably more on this family. See URL: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=utzing&id=I200871
The Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, quotes from a book called History of the Quakers, 1415-1717; An account of the births of the childen of Robert Jackson and Joanna, his wife of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Nasseau Isand and Province of New York; Jacob Jackson born 1746; Rebecca, 1747; James, 1749; Isaac, 1752 and Robert, 1756.
There are many researchers who have Robert being married to just Sarah Hewlett and some others have Robert being married to both Sarah and Joanna. This raises questions on to who this Sarah was. Jim Rubins, Quaker researcher and John A. Hewlett, Hewlett researcher, neither have any record of a marriage of Robert Jackson to Sarah Hewlett. If anyone has such a source, please let me know.
This marriage is mentioned in Mary Powell Bunker's book on page 222, but I have been able to find NO other record of the marriage. Even Hewlett researchers say they have no record of this marriage. So I will leave this marriage here just because Ms. Bunker mentioned it and others may ask about it; but I have serious doubts that this marriage ever occurred.
At least three sons of James left New England for North Carolina long before the Revolutionary war. Stephen settled in Anson County in the Pee Dee region with brothers Benjamin and John, the Jackson who sold the forge in New Jersey. In 1764, the three brothers found themselves in another state - without moving. Redrawing of North Carolina’s border put the Pee Dee in South Carolina, in the Cheraws District that later became Chesterfield County.
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Janie: The book "The Burch Family" by W. Bernette Burch has been used as a source for a lot of Stephen's descendants. But there are some questions about the information on Stephen himself. The book states that Stephen, the father of Henry, was a Capt in the Revolutionary War, Scotch Irish and from Ireland. The book also says that Stephen was affiliated with the Andrew Jackson family but no evidence of the latter has been found and the bit about him being from Ireland is also an 'interesting comment'. I wish the author had said more about this information as it needs to be looked at further. Stephen, Benjamin and John, sons of James Jackson and Rebecca Hallett, all appear in the Carolina's about the same time. And now several of Benjamin's descendants have participated in the Jackson DNA project and their results show that these folks are descendants of the Hempstead Jacksons. (See Jackson DNA Project on the Table of Contents. The Hempstead Jackson's DNA is unique and easily differentiated from other Jacksons. For additional verification, researchers would like to find a living male descendant of Stephen who would also participate in the Project. This would be an additional tool to verify that these early settlers were brothers and the sons of James and Rebecca.)As of August, 2009, a descendant of A Stephen Jackson was located and participated in the DNA testing. This particular descendant has proved to be NOT a Hempstead Jackson and therefore, gives greater validity of the claim in Mr. Burch's book that there was a Stephen Jackson in the area at the time who originated in Ireland. This Irish Stephen would have been in the same area at the same time as James and Rebecca's son Stephen, and it is virtually impossible to differentiate their records. All of the following notes originally used for Stephen may be for either Stephen. I will leave them here on Stephen's record just so this information is not lost. But the viewer should be aware that much of this following information probably pertains to the Irish Stephen Jackson and NOT to James and Rebecca's son Stephen. Research into this dilemma is still ongoing and will be noted when found.
There was a Capt. Stephen in the Rev War, but the Capt. was likely a nephew of this Stephen and was a son of Stephen's brother, Benjamin Jackson. (This Capt. was probably the Irish Stephen.) We have found no record of either Stephen nor his brother Benjamin serving in the Revolutionary war but both of their sons served; both were named Stephen, one a Private and one a Captain. By the time of the Revolution Stephen, son of James, would have been 59 years old. So far, we have not found records of his participating in battles but the quote below given in 1774 when he served as a Petit Juror makes very clear his attitude toward the taxation without representation. There is no doubt in my mind that he supported the cause in every way open to him. (Which Stephen actually signed the presentation as a Petit Juror?)
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The following Notes and citations provided by Bob Mitchell:
When Bishop Alexander Gregg in his book, "History of the old Cheraws" and Burnadette Burch in his book, "The Burch Family" outlined the lineage of COL Stephen Jackson 1808-1887 of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina they named his father as Henry A. Jackson and his grandfather as Stephen Jackson "of Revolutionary War fame." The phrase "of Revolutionary War fame" immediately conjours up the stories of "Killin Stephen Jackson." I don't think they were referring to the killing of 19 Tories that has been attributed to CPT Stephen Jackson, but the huge political and philosophical contribution made by Stephen Jackson, born 1717. (Or this could refer to the Irish Stephen. It does not refer to 'Killin Stephen' because he was Benjamin's son and that line is not in question.)
Stephen Jackson, was a Regulator. I have not found anything that would indicate that he was physically present at the Batlle of Alamance or played any role militarily in the War of the Regulators that preceded the Revolution or the Revolution itself. There is no doubt were he stood politically during this time in our country's history. Stephen Jackson was a signatory on the Regulators Petition dated Regulators Petition, dtd 9 Oct 1769, that was presented to the Colonial Assembly of King Charles for the Colony of North Carolina. Seeking tax relief, oppression, a bill of rights and other freedoms. Stephen Jackson while serving as a Petit Juror, was a signatory on the "Redress of Grievances" sent to King George decrying the shoddy treatment the frontiersmen were receiving with regard to taxation without representation and the harsh enforcement of laws made in England. The bottom line was the colonists were fed up with the taxation system that escalated at the whim and fancy of the tax collector and the Sheriff's enforcement of laws made in England but not voted on by the colonist or their representatives in their assemblies. The War of the Regulators and the Redress of Grievances were instrumental in causing the southern provinces to join in the Revolution. Stephen Jackson, Patriot, was instrumental in this effort with his involvement as a Regulator and his service as a Petit Juror in Craven Co., SC.Bob Mitchell' citations:
The records below show Benjamin and Stephen Jackson in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1744. Stephen Jackson witnessed a deed in August of 1744 for John Philips and Thomas Boatright. Then he and Benjamin bought 280 acres in Edgecombe Co. on 3 April 1744 which was Register in Aug 1744 Session of Court. Also we find Benjamin Jackson witnessing a deed for Abraham Hill who bought property apparently joining the property that Benjamin and Stephen had bought in 1744. The last document shows Stephen and Benjamin in 1748 selling the same property bought in 1744 in Edgecombe Co. That deal was closed in May 1749 Court and in Sep of that year Benjamin got his first land grant in Anson Co. Stephen purchased land in Anson Co. from Abraham Paul in 1751. Benjamin's land was south of the Pee Dee located on both sides of Thompson Creek and Stephens land was on the south side of Thompson Creek, no doubt they joined each other.Aug 1744, John Philips of Edgecombe County to Thomas Boatright of Edgecombe County, 8 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence current money of Virginia, 250 acres on the main run of Elk marsh all houses, out houses, buildings, stables, etc. part of a patent to Edward Poor, 4 Aug 1741. Wit: Philip Hurst, Stephen Jackson Reg. Edgecombe County, Feb. Court. 1744 R. Forster C. Ct.
Aug 1744, Captain Joseph Lane of Edgecombe County to Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson, 3 Apr 1744, 50 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres more or less on the east side of Beech Swamp Wit: J. Edwards, Robert Warren Reg. Edgecombe County, Aug Court 1744, R. Forster County. Court
20 Aug 1746, William Gulledge of Edge. Co. to Abraham Hill of Edge. Co., 20 Aug 1746 50 shillings current money of Va. 50 acres more or less, joining the sd. Gulledge, the sd. Hill, Hill’s branch and Beech swamp. Wit: Benjamin Jackson, William Kinchen.” Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1746. R. Forster C. Ct.May 1749, Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson of Edgecombe County to William Goodwin, 19 Nov 1748, 40 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres on the east side of Beech swamp, joining Miery branch and the swamp. Wit: Thomas Davis, Samuel Brown X his mark Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1749 B. Wynns C. Ct.”
Stephen Jackson and his brother Benjamin moved to North Carolina abt 1748-49. The name Stephen Jackson appears on land and court records throughout the period 1750-1800 in North Carolina and South Carolina. Based upon census records of North and South Carolina, the link between this Stephen Jackson and a Stephen Jackson born abt 1760 in Anson County, North Carolina appears to be true.
North Carolina Land Grants, No. 1388, 6 Mar 1759, South West Pee Dee, to Stephen Jackson.
From: History of the Old Cheraws, Bishop Alexander Gregg, The State Company, Columbia, SC, 1905
The following is the text of a declaration made 18 Nov 1774 by the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District of Craven Co., South Carolina in response to an edict to the Grand Jury compelling taxation from the British Crown: "May it please your Honor, "As your Charge at the opening of the Sessions contained matters of the highest importance to every individual in this Colony, as well as to the Grand Jury, to whom in particular it was delivered, we, the Petit Jury for the District of Cheraw, beg leave to testify our great satisfaction, and to return your Honor our warmest acknowledgments for so constitutional a charge at this alarming crisis, when our liberties are attacked, and our properties invaded by the claim and attempt of the British Parliament to tax us, and by their edicts to bind us in all cases they deem proper; a claim to which we will never submit, and an attempt which we are determined to oppose at the hazard of our lives and property; being fully convinced, that by the Constitution of this Country, we owe obedience to no human laws but such as are enacted with the consent of our Representatives in General Assembly. These being our fixed sentiments, we would esteem it a particular favor conferred on us, if your Honor would direct your Charge to be printed, the the benefit arising from it may be as diffusive as possible, and that it may remain as a pattern of that constitutional language which a Judge should deliver, who is above Ministerial influence, and knows no Master but the Law.
Claudius Pegues, Foreman William White, William Hardwick, Zachariah Nettles, Benjmain Williamson, Benjamin Rogers, Enoch James, William Hickman, Jacob Bruce, Benjamin Davis, STEPHEN JACKSON, Joseph Parsons."(The above declaration was one of the early cries from the colonists regarding taxation without representation. It clearly outlined the perceived rights of the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District as "American freemen and of determined resistance to the encroachments of the British Crown to the last extremity, reflected immortal honor upon the bold and inflexible patriots of the Old Cheraws.") The book can be found and searched from <http://books.google.com/booksid=khUTAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=History+of+Old+Cheraws>
Anson County, NC wills and estates from N.C Archives C.R. 005.801.1 page 309:1773, Account of Chas. MEDLOCK, guardian to orphans of John HICKS, decd. John HUSBANDS, note. Cash pd. Mrs. KERSHAW, Stephen JACKSON, Elisha PARKER, William SPEED, William HICKS, Morgan BROWN, Robert THOMAS, HUNT & TANNEY (?), William HANEY, Wm PICKETT, Sheriff. Andr. GIBSON. Vouchers all destroyed by "British and Toryes." Michael AULD, Clk.
There were several Stephen Jacksons and it is difficult to sort them out. There is a Stephen Jackson listed on the 1790 US Census in the Cheraws district of South Carolina. This area later became part of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.
1800 Chesterfield Co., SC, US Census, Stephen Jackson age over 45, two daughters 16-25 and wife over 45. These census enumerations could be either Stephen or his son Stephen.
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The following Notes and citations provided by Bob Mitchell:
When Bishop Alexander Gregg in his book, "History of the old Cheraws" and Burnadette Burch in his book, "The Burch Family" outlined the lineage of COL Stephen Jackson 1808-1887 of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina they named his father as Henry A. Jackson and his grandfather as Stephen Jackson "of Revolutionary War fame." The phrase "of Revolutionary War fame" immediately conjours up the stories of 'Killin Stephen Jackson.' I don't think they were referring to the killing of 19 Tories that has been attributed to CPT Stephen Jackson, but the huge political and philosophical contribution made by Stephen Jackson, born 1717. (Or this could refer to the Irish Stephen. It does not refer to "Killin Stephen" because he was Benjamin's son and that line is not in question.)Stephen Jackson, was a Regulator. I have not found anything that would indicate that he was physically present at the Batlle of Alamance or played any role militarily in the War of the Regulators that preceded the Revolution or the Revolution itself. There is no doubt were he stood politically during this time in our country's history. Stephen Jackson was a signatory on the Regulators Petition dated Regulators Petition, dtd 9 Oct 1769, that was presented to the Colonial Assembly of King Charles for the Colony of North Carolina. Seeking tax relief, oppression, a bill of rights and other freedoms. Stephen Jackson while serving as a Petit Juror, was a signatory on the "Redress of Grievances" sent to King George decrying the shoddy treatment the frontiersmen were receiving with regard to taxation without representation and the harsh enforcement of laws made in England. The bottom line was the colonists were fed up with the taxation system that escalated at the whim and fancy of the tax collector and the Sheriff's enforcement of laws made in England but not voted on by the colonist or their representatives in their assemblies. The War of the Regulators and the Redress of Grievances were instrumental in causing the southern provinces to join in the Revolution. Stephen Jackson, 1717, Patriot, was instrumental in this effort with his involvement as a Regulator and his service as a Petit Juror in Craven Co., SC.
Bob Mitchell' citations:
The records below show Benjamin and Stephen Jackson in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1744. Stephen Jackson witnessed a deed in August of 1744 for John Philips and Thomas Boatright. Then he and Benjamin bought 280 acres in Edgecombe Co. on 3 April 1744 which was Register in Aug 1744 Session of Court. Also we find Benjamin Jackson witnessing a deed for Abraham Hill who bought property apparently joining the property that Benjamin and Stephen had bought in 1744. The last document shows Stephen and Benjamin in 1748 selling the same property bought in 1744 in Edgecombe Co. That deal was closed in May 1749 Court and in Sep of that year Benjamin got his first land grant in Anson Co. Stephen purchased land in Anson Co. from Abraham Paul in 1751. Benjamin's land was south of the Pee Dee located on both sides of Thompson Creek and Stephens land was on the south side of Thompson Creek, no doubt they joined each other.Aug 1744, John Philips of Edgecombe County to Thomas Boatright of Edgecombe County, 8 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence current money of Virginia, 250 acres on the main run of Elk marsh all houses, out houses, buildings, stables, etc. part of a patent to Edward Poor, 4 Aug 1741. Wit: Philip Hurst, Stephen Jackson Reg. Edgecombe County, Feb. Court. 1744 R. Forster C. Ct.
Aug 1744, Captain Joseph Lane of Edgecombe County to Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson, 3 Apr 1744, 50 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres more or less on the east side of Beech Swamp Wit: J. Edwards, Robert Warren Reg. Edgecombe County, Aug Court 1744, R. Forster County. Court
20 Aug 1746, William Gulledge of Edge. Co. to Abraham Hill of Edge. Co., 20 Aug 1746 50 shillings current money of Va. 50 acres more or less, joining the sd. Gulledge, the sd. Hill, Hill’s branch and Beech swamp. Wit: Benjamin Jackson, William Kinchen.” Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1746. R. Forster C. Ct.
May 1749, Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson of Edgecombe County to William Goodwin, 19 Nov 1748, 40 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres on the east side of Beech swamp, joining Miery branch and the swamp. Wit: Thomas Davis, Samuel Brown X his mark Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1749 B. Wynns C. Ct.”
Stephen Jackson and his brother Benjamin moved to North Carolina abt 1748-49. The name Stephen Jackson appears on land and court records throughout the period 1750-1800 in North Carolina and South Carolina. Based upon census records of North and South Carolina, the link between this Stephen Jackson and a Stephen Jackson born abt 1760 in Anson County, North Carolina appears to be true.
North Carolina Land Grants, No. 1388, 6 Mar 1759, South West Pee Dee, to Stephen Jackson.
From: History of the Old Cheraws, Bishop Alexander Gregg, The State Company, Columbia, SC, 1905
The following is the text of a declaration made 18 Nov 1774 by the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District of Craven Co., South Carolina in response to an edict to the Grand Jury compelling taxation from the British Crown: "May it please your Honor, "As your Charge at the opening of the Sessions contained matters of the highest importance to every individual in this Colony, as well as to the Grand Jury, to whom in particular it was delivered, we, the Petit Jury for the District of Cheraw, beg leave to testify our great satisfaction, and to return your Honor our warmest acknowledgments for so constitutional a charge at this alarming crisis, when our liberties are attacked, and our properties invaded by the claim and attempt of the British Parliament to tax us, and by their edicts to bind us in all cases they deem proper; a claim to which we will never submit, and an attempt which we are determined to oppose at the hazard of our lives and property; being fully convinced, that by the Constitution of this Country, we owe obedience to no human laws but such as are enacted with the consent of our Representatives in General Assembly. These being our fixed sentiments, we would esteem it a particular favor conferred on us, if your Honor would direct your Charge to be printed, the the benefit arising from it may be as diffusive as possible, and that it may remain as a pattern of that constitutional language which a Judge should deliver, who is above Ministerial influence, and knows no Master but the Law.
Claudius Pegues, Foreman William White, William Hardwick, Zachariah Nettles, Benjmain Williamson, Benjamin Rogers, Enoch James, William Hickman, Jacob Bruce, Benjamin Davis, STEPHEN JACKSON, Joseph Parsons."(The above declaration was one of the early cries from the colonists regarding taxation without representation. It clearly outlined the perceived rights of the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District as "American freemen and of determined resistance to the encroachments of the British Crown to the last extremity, reflected immortal honor upon the bold and inflexible patriots of the Old Cheraws.") The book can be found and searched from <http://books.google.com/booksid=khUTAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=History+of+Old+Cheraws>
Anson County, NC wills and estates from N.C Archives C.R. 005.801.1 page 309:1773, Account of Chas. MEDLOCK, guardian to orphans of John HICKS, decd. John HUSBANDS, note. Cash pd. Mrs. KERSHAW, Stephen JACKSON, Elisha PARKER, William SPEED, William HICKS, Morgan BROWN, Robert THOMAS, HUNT & TANNEY (?), William HANEY, Wm PICKETT, Sheriff. Andr. GIBSON. Vouchers all destroyed by "British and Toryes." Michael AULD, Clk.
There were several Stephen Jacksons and it is difficult to sort them out. There is a Stephen Jackson listed on the 1790 US Census in the Cheraws district of South Carolina. This area later became part of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.
1800 Chesterfield Co., SC, US Census, Stephen Jackson age over 45, two daughters 16-25 and wife over 45. These census enumerations could be either Stephen or his son Stephen.